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How to get fromSanta Monica to Sierra Madreby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Sierra Madre by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram

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    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Sierra Madre Villa Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2h 14m
    $3–4

  2. Line 4 bus, line 268 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Sierra Madre / Baldwinbus bus 268
    3h 33m
    $4–5

  3. Drive 31.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Sierra Madrecar car 31.1 mi
    38 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Sierra Madretaxi taxi 31.1 mi
    38 min
    $100–130

Santa Monica to Sierra Madre by tram and bus

Calendar157Weekly Services
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 33.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Sierra Madre, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Baldwin / Sierra Madre via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, Sierra Madre Villa Station, and Sierra Madre Villa Station in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Sierra Madre / Baldwin via Hill / 5th, Olive / 5th, and El Monte Station - Lower Level in around 3h 33m.

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